13 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1903
Page
1
Emma and Frank Hush were found dead on the street as they headed to church. Police saynagging and morose mood escalated into a 32 caliber gunshot and self-inflicted wound. Their two children, Sadie and Orange, were at home in shock as an inquest was expected this afternoon.
Jefferson City reports the Cole county grand jury resumes into alleged pooling in the last legislature to favor a baking powder firm and entrusts fuel on boodling claims. Witnesses include Senators Farris Morton and ex‑Senator Stowe plus Lieutenant Governor Lee as the attorney general holds an expansive statement. St. Louis grand jury co operates as witnesses are summoned.
A proposed electric railway would run from Aledo through Millersburg Buffalo Prairie Illinois City to Muscatine with surveyors in the field. Promoters include H F Edwards and local businessmen. route connections to Galesburg and Alexis are explored with estimates to raise about 400000 dollars.
George J. Gould, returning from a two weeks tour of the Missouri Pacific and Wabash lines, reports a careful survey of western conditions and concludes that the favorable prosperity now enjoyed in the west will extend for a full year.
The Rock Island lines in Iowa earned a gross of 7 979 022 93 in 1902 with net earnings of 3 211 641 16, up about 204 000 from 1901. The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern shows 1902 gross 4 581 631 70, expenses 3 010 438 51, net 1 571 193 19, with 997.61 miles in Iowa.
The remains of Admiral George Belknap were interred in Arlington Cemetery this morning with the usual honors in Washington.
Madrid reports rising political tension with alarm over potential revolution as Republican celebrations occur nationwide amid ongoing instability.
Brigham Young, president of the council of twelve apostles of the Mormon church, died in Salt Lake City. He was born in 1826 near Kirtland, Ohio, and was the eldest son of President Brigham Young.
St Joseph Missouri April 13 The sheriff received a letter signed by Pat Crowe claiming ability to capture Eddie Cudahy kidnapper. Authorities believe the bandit is hiding in the bottoms near the city.
Five non-union firemen shipped from Chicago on the propeller Wm. May were kidnapped in Buffalo early today. They were taken to union headquarters and held until police demanded their release. Names were not learned. no arrests were made.
Thirteen? Actually twelve dwellings were entered in Boone Iowa Sunday morning. Thief or thieves stole money, gold watches, and other articles with no clue to the perpetrators. A woman's silk parasol was left at one residence.
Lincoln Nebraska April 13 Officers of the University of Nebraska last evening announced that John D Rockefeller had offered $66 666 67 for the construction of a university building to cost $100 900 on condition that the remaining $33 333 33 be raised by July 1 1904
A Chicago blaze at Churchill & Co grains elevator today leveled the structure and ruined about 150000 bushels of wheat. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as nearby facilities faced risk of spread.
A soldier returning from Roosevelt's camp in Cinnabar Montana on April 13 reports the President is well and enjoying camp life.
The body of Roger Clay, one of the Cedar Falls Cedar River drowning victims, has been recovered by a searching party near Waterloo Iowa.
Five Missouri packing companies fined 5000 each for anti trust violations send draft totaling 27136 to the state supreme court through their attorney Frank Hagerman.
Topeka Kansas April 13 H S Cable general superintendent of the Rock Island lines will leave Topeka May 1 for Cedar Rapids Iowa where he will become general manager of the northern district of the road.
Seth Gage, founder of Gage Bros. Co. wholesale milliners, died at his residence 325 Michigan Avenue. He was 85 and had retired from business ten years ago. The firm operated at 129-131 Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Bristol R I April 13 The work of stepping the Reliance s mast began this morning as preparations continue for the American Cup defender.
Washington April 13 Assistant United States Attorney James M Beck resigns his post to join a New York law firm.
George Vaughan a farm laborer in Knoxville Tennessee found a stash totaling 1000 dollars in ten and twenty dollar bills inside the hollow stump of a fallow tree. Officials believe the money was hid by robbers after the civil war and brought to light today.
Mrs Margaret Leber aged 81 years committed death by her own action on Sunday by hanging herself with a clothesline in a barn on her premises in Springfield Alabama on April 13.
Michael Milcarek of La Porte Indiana died after blowing his nose too hard causing a ruptured blood vessel. The incident occurred in La Porte on April 13.
Ministers and the Women's Christian Temperance Union led a crusade resulting in the arrest of Charles D. Herman and four company members after a Romeo and Juliet performance. They were charged with violating the Sabbath.
A heavy Saturday night storm in Morning Sun Iowa caused a lightning strike on the Rock Island depot cutting a large hole in the roof over the waiting room. The Duryea residence was also struck, starting a fire in carpets and wallpaper as the bolt traveled through the chimney and wall.
Iowa forecast signals threatening conditions tonight with Tuesday fair skies and warmer western areas. Sunrise at 5 16 a.m. and sunset at 6 28 p.m. Moon rise time listed as 12 24 a.m.
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